Today, in class we briefly discussed how sex sells in Hip-Hop. It sets off a chain reaction between the artist and the record company, then from the artist to the audience. I must mention that sex also sells in all categories of music. I can understand how some parents, politicians, and other individuals find Hip-Hop to be offensive and/or have a negative influence on children, teenagers, and young adults. I wonder if the artists and record companies can work together in order to educate themselves and the public, so Hip-Hop will not be viewed in a negative way.
I have only been in this course for one week but so far I have learned that not all Hip-Hop is vulgar. For example Common's song, " I Used to Lover H.E.R." As I read the bars and listened to the song I was quick to assume he was talking about a female. It wasn't until I analyzed the lyrics that I was able to understand beyond the words written on paper. The song had nothing do to with a female but it was about Hip-Hop.
The article "Hiphop Turns 30 Whatcha celebratin' for?" by Greg Tate, touches on race, folk culture, Hip-Hop culture versus commercial rap industry, record label companies, and politics just to name few. It was interesting to read how Hip-Hop was isolated from society. Hip-hop was only known of within one's community until it spread outside of Brooklyn. As the years went by it was exploited and it lost its true meaning.
Monday, June 28, 2010
My First Post
I am a current student at UDC; I am taking an elective course called Introduction to Hip-Hop Culture. The purpose of this blog is to share my thoughts, views, and opinions on the culture of Hip-Hop.
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